Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Web Links

General RPE & World Religions

• BBC Bitesize – Religious Studies KS3
• Covers all six major world religions with videos, quizzes, and easy-to-understand explanations.
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zh3rkqt

• RE:Online – Students Section
• Offers thoughtful questions, ethical dilemmas, and profiles of different worldviews.
• 🔗 https://www.reonline.org.uk/subject-knowledge/
  

• BBC Teach – Class Clips: Religion and Ethics
• Short videos on festivals, beliefs, and moral questions across faiths.
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-education-ks2-ks3/zvjp47h

• BBC Bitesize – Religious Studies (KS3)
• Covers major world faiths with succinct articles, videos, and quizzes—perfect for building foundational knowledge. YouTube+3Save My Exams+3YouTube+3YouTube
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zh3rkqt

Philosophy & Ethics for Students

• The Philosophy Man – Thought Experiments & Dilemmas
• Weekly “Thinking Beans” and fun moral scenarios for young people.
• 🔗 https://www.thephilosophyman.com/
  

• Plato’s Cave – Philosophy for Beginners
• Introduces big ideas (like truth, justice, identity) in a simple, visual format.
• 🔗 https://platoscave.teachable.com/p/philosophy-for-beginners
  

• BBC Bitesize – Ethics KS3
• Explains key ethical issues like justice, rights, and environmental ethics.
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxsbcdm
  

• The Philosophy Man – “Thinking Beans” P4C Resources
• Offers free downloadable “Thinking Beans” sessions—playful, enquiry-led scenarios designed for classroom or home use. Rick Roderick -+8The Philosophy Man+8Facebook+8
• 🔗 https://www.thephilosophyman.com/resources

• BBC Teach – Class Clips: Religion & Ethics (KS2–KS3)
• Short, engaging videos on festivals, beliefs, and moral dilemmas—ideal for sparking discussion or homework projects. Facebook+4The Philosophy Man+4X (formerly Twitter)+4YouTube
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-education-ks2-ks3/zvjp47h
  

Extension & Enrichment

• My Life, My Religion (BBC Learning Zone)
• Insightful videos from young people explaining their faith.
• 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05pc1c9
  
  
• Why Do People Believe in God? – Philosophy Now (Simplified)
• Great for students who want to challenge ideas and explore belief.
• 🔗 https://philosophynow.org/issues/94/Why_Do_People_Believe_in_God
  

• Philosophy Now – “Why Do People Believe in God?” (simplified for teens)
• A thought-provoking article introducing philosophical arguments on belief, suitable as a reading prompt or enrichment activity.
• 🔗 https://philosophynow.org/issues/94/Why_Do_People_Believe_in_God